Euro 2024: Why was Kylian Mbappe subbed off in France’s clash against Austria?

Kylian Mbappe was subbed in the 90th minute in France’s match against Austria in its Group D opening clash of Euro 2024 at the Dusseldorf Arena in Germany.

Mbappe went down in the 86th minute after a collision with Kevin Danso. Mbappe started bleeding and was given treatment before he was subbed for Oliver Giroud.

Antoine Griezmann crossed the ball into the box during a free-kick as Mbappe headed the ball but was later caught by Danso’s shoulder before going down.

The play was stopped by the referee and after receiving some treatment for the bleeding, Mbappe was subbed off.

This was Mbappe’s 80th cap for France and his first ever game as a captain in a major international tournament.